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associative

/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/

Meaning 1

Relating to connection or relationship.

“The brain uses associative links to connect ideas.”
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Illustration of associative: Relating to connection or relationship.

Meaning 2

allowing elements to be grouped in any order

“Addition is associative; changing groupings doesn't alter the sum.”
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Illustration of associative: allowing elements to be grouped in any order